Setting fork oil level.

[m3hl]

I see a few threads on this but I want to get the correct answer. I see people putting anywhere from 400ml-460ml (recommended) in each fork leg. I also know that setting the oil LEVEL is more accurate.

Whats the correct oil height from the top, compressed, springs out?

 

[abyzfr6]

Hi,
I want to service my fork soon, i need to check it for myself.
I can tell you that after filling 460 of 10w oil, the fork is like a brick. I got out 60ml and i could bottom out the fork by hand. Added 10ml more and seems like the fork is in it's best right now.

 

[abyzfr6]

Update,
Winter came. The 10w is making the fork to move too slow. Also, i found that with 410cc the fork got bottomed out.
I put 420cc of Putoline 5w, looks perfect for mow.

 

[abyzfr6]

Update #2
5w of Putoline seems like too fast. Need to go to 7.5.
420 cc left me 1cm of travel after i got the rear wheel in the air while braking.

 

[Fangfactor]

Im 100kg in leathers and am running 20w motul, 400ml volume. which from memory about 145-150 mm from the top with 15ml preload spacer, standard springs
Cartridges would be the next option for me but for a budget fix, I like this setup for track riding/racing.